preferable
adjective
pref·er·a·ble
ˈpre-f(ə-)rə-bəl 
ˈpre-fər-bəl,
also pri-ˈfər-ə-bəl
: having greater value or desirability : being preferred
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In any event, an open dialogue between shareholders and the board is preferable to a costly legal conflict that would create tension in the building.
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Jill Terreri Ramos, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2024
Irvin said a state standard is preferable to allowing local governments to set their own noise ordinances, which would drain time and money from local law enforcement.
—Neal Earley, arkansasonline.com, 11 Apr. 2024
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Jill Terreri Ramos, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2024
Irvin said a state standard is preferable to allowing local governments to set their own noise ordinances, which would drain time and money from local law enforcement.
—Neal Earley, arkansasonline.com, 11 Apr. 2024
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preferable
adjective
pref·er·a·ble
ˈpref-(ə-)rə-bəl
ˈpref-ər-bəl
: worthy to be preferred : more desirable
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